1 Scudo d'Oro - Filippo IV 1621-1629 front 1 Scudo d'Oro - Filippo IV 1621-1629 back
1 Scudo d'Oro - Filippo IV 1621-1629 photo
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1 Scudo d'Oro - Filippo IV

 
Gold 3.38 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King
Philip III (1621-1647, 1648-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1629
Value
1 Gold Scudo
Currency
Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.38 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#85914
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Heart-shaped shield of manifold arms in crowned baroque frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HIERVSAL SICILIAE·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Filippo IV 1621-1629 from Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Kingdom of Naples was a powerful state in southern Italy during the 17th century, and the issuance of this coin reflects the growing influence of the Spanish Empire in the region. The coin's design features the image of King Philip IV, who ruled both Spain and Naples at the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.